Bearpaw Bodnik Speed glove/Black glove

[GCook]

I liked that my 6yo one is still functional and still a great backup.  The new one had a one shooting session breaking period.  Also you can smack a wasp in the blind with it and the stinger won't penetrate the finger.  Hate those big red buggers.

[Wudstix]

I think mine was broke in when I put it on!!!
 

[Wudstix]

Wudstix, have you tried the black glove (used to be called the winter glove) or the summer glove from Bearpaw? Just me, but I think they are best gloves out there for the money. The nylon finger tips doesn't take any breaking in at all. They have good string feel and seems to last forever. I have a summer glove that I have shot for over 2 years now and the finger tips are still as good a new. No creasing or string groove. I shoot it during practice so I don't have to put any more wear on the velcro on my hunting glove. If they could just figure out how to make the velcro last as long as the finger tips it would be perfect. lol

I've seem the black glove, and for Texas summers that may be the ticket.  The Speed glove is awesome, but leather gloves in 100* heat is not the best.  That's why I shoot the Rick Barbee tab, but after 8-10 dozen arrows my pinkies start to get sore.  Perhaps a Bodnik glove in the back pocket at some of the big shoots would pay off.
 

[GCook]

I think Rick makes a fine tab.  I actually need to order a large because although my fingers measure a medium when straight my ring finger bends crooked due to an old injury, sticks off to the side on the end and takes a rip from the string.   
That said it's not easy to get away from the glove when it doesn't crease, smooth release, always in place on my fingers and holds up for thousands and thousands of shots.
As far as hot and sweat, this is Texas.  You're not gonna escape that.  My work boots and work gloves are soaked with sweat every day in the summer and they are leather.  Set em out in that sun a bit and they dry.😆
Today you'd need a lined glove though.  No sweat involved.

[Wudstix]

Doesn't look like that in San Antonio!!!  We had rain all night and it just stopped.
 

[string bean]

  Are the sizes of the Big Shot and Speed Glove similar?

[Wudstix]

No, large speed glove fits great, as I always get large.  Big Shot they have a measure and my left hand is large but right hand is XL.  Or your can trace your hand and send it in, so they can fit you.  So I have a Large Big Shot that needs a home.
 

[Meathook 1]

I’ve been shooting the leather  Bodnik speed glove for several years now.Hold up very well. I ordered 2 large one for a backup.They we’re both a little snug at first so I got the leather wet and shot a few dozen arrows on different days each time wetting the glove. Now they fit perfectly conformed to my fingers.
Good luck

[Wudstix]

I dropped the hammer on a Bodnik Black glove from the bay, as well.  We'll see when it gets here.  Really am impressed with the speed glove.
 

[string bean]

I may just order two different sizes and send the one that don't fit back.

[Wudstix]

Just measure from your wrist to the tip of you middle finger like they say and it will get you in the money.  I measured the wrong hand not thinking they would be different.
 

[Sirius Black]

I agree with the velcro being weak.  Other than that,  I like the gloves.

[Wudstix]

Now have ordered both the Bodnik Speed glove and Black glove.  Think the black glove will be good for Texas summer shots or hunting.
 

[string bean]

My speed glove should be in today and hopefully will be a nice change from the Big Shot.

[Wudstix]

Yes it will.  Like I said it is like shooting fingers.
 

[Wudstix]

The Bearpaw Bodnik Black glove was waiting when I got home from LTR.  I think that it is as nice as the Speed glove, but time will tell.
 

[Bamboozle]

Saw one lately, but my American Leathers rules. Very nice looking and very well made looking glove the speed glove is.

[Wudstix]

Bodnik gloves are Aces.  Perhaps when I get the correct size AL Big Shot I'll like it as well.